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How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings

Meetings, more often than not, aren't a good use of time. Change that by learning how to set the right tone, more effectively organize your meeting, and communicate to gain consensus.

Beginner
33m

Created by Madecraft

Last Updated Jun 16, 2026

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How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings

Meetings, more often than not, aren't a good use of time. Change that by learning how to set the right tone, more effectively organize your meeting, and communicate to gain consensus.

Beginner
33m

Created by Madecraft

Last Updated Jun 16, 2026

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What you'll learn

Let's face it, meetings have a bad reputation. They can waste time, add confusion, and lack clear takeaways. The good news is that they don't have to. In this course taught by creativity-productivity expert Samantha Bennett, you will learn the various ways to make meetings more impactful. you'll learn how to set a clear meeting purpose based on the stakeholders and the type of meeting, as well as how to get aligned in a single direction and ensure all voices and perspectives are heard. Additionally, you'll discover rules for effective meetings, how to follow up, and how to hold team members accountable after your meeting. You'll leave this lesson ready to attend more impactful meetings that don't waste your time.

How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings
Beginner
33m
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